Hail To The District Podcast

HTTD's Pat Rice and Rajan Nanavati re-assemble for their annual two-part season preview of the Washington Football Team. In this episode (Part 1), they take a comprehensive look at the defense. The conversation topics include: the depth and versatility of the secondary (4:02) headlined by a newly-rejunvenated and on-a-mission Landon Collins (24:13), what to expect from the linebacker position (31:10) and Jamin Davis' rookie season (36:55), and how the under-discussed return of Matt Ioannidis (43:37) plus the continued brilliance of Chase Young (49:21) firmly cements Washington's defensive line as one of the very best in the league.

After a few weeks of summer break for the HTTD podcast, Rajan Nanavati gets the pod going against with a two-part episode. In Part 1, he talks to Sheil Kapadia of TheAthletic about the 2021 edition of the Washington Football Team (3:40). They discuss the perception around the league of this Washington team as they head into the 2021 season especially after the defensive upgrades and addition of Ryan Fitzpatrick (4:49). They also take a closer look at Washington's rivals in the NFC East (13:29), and Sheil provides way-too-early thoughts on Super Bowl favorites in each conference (21:27). In Part 2, longtime buddy John re-joins the podcast (24:58) to discuss all the offseason moves made by the Washington Wizards. They talk about the Wizards having roster flexibility and assets after trading away Russell Westbrook (30:17), the entire framework of the offseason being about keeping Bradley Beal in DC (39:40), what Wes Unseld Jr. brings to the table as the new head coach (45:57), and where Washington ranks in an increasingly-competitive Eastern Conference (58:51).

In Part 2 in their recap of the selections made by the Washington Football Team in the 2021 NFL Draft, HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Pat Rice discuss the team's picks in Rounds 2 through 7, plus its lone undrafted free agent acquisition. Specifically, they talk(ed) about: Ron Rivera clearly building the WFT around his long-term vision (2:45), the undersized but highly-productive Jarett Patterson being a legit possibility to make the team (9:43), 7th round picks Shaka Toney and William Bradley-King potentially having a "Day 1" impact (24:28), the freakish athletic profile plus special teams awesomeness of safety Darrick Forrest (35:04), John Bates being a deep sleeper-type pick in the fourth round (40:52), third-round pick Dyami Brown making Washington's offense that much more potentially lethal (48:41), the boom-or-bust "project" pick that is cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (1:02:17), and why Samuel Cosmi was an excellent value pick being overlooked through mostly no fault of his own (1:12:42).

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Pat Rice break down the Washington Football Team's selection of linebacker Jamin Davis from the University of Kentucky. The conversation includes: the potential of Washington drafting quarterback Justin Fields (2:32), Davis being the guy that Ron Rivera was targeting all along (7:08), the freakish profile that Davis presents (15:16), Rivera further establishing a certain culture in Washington with the addition of Davis (23:24), the current NFL players to whom Davis best compares (30:46), grading the selection of Davis and potential flaws/red flags he presents. (34:56), and other 'winners' in Round 1 of the NFL Draft and certainly teams making "panic" picks (45:15).

NFL Insider Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites on Twitter) joins HTTD's Rajan Nanavati to talk about the latest buzz pertaining to the 2021 NFL Draft. They discuss: the likelihood of Washington trading up into the top 10 for a QB (1:05), which former "top 5 lock" might be dropping down Draft boards (8:32), teams that could make a big jump up and shake up the first round (11:45), if the two Alabama receivers could go later than most people expect (16:46), the developmental quarterback who could be a good fit in Washington (23:44), and under the radar teams who could make big moves in the first round of the Draft (34:00).

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Pat Rice crack open a few cold adult beverages to celebrate HTTD's 100th podcast episode, and provide their thoughts on the signings made by the Washington Football Team in free agency. They discuss: the guys they consider their headliner and/or favorite free agent acquisitions (2:05), the upgrades at the cornerback and wide receiver positions (14:54), the roller-coaster ride that is (or will be) Ryan Fitzpatrick (25:51), thoughts on the top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft and by which team they'll be selected (39:45), and the current leaders in the clubhouse for Washington's top pick in the upcoming Draft (50:28).

The HTTD guys are joined by distinguished DC football analyst Mark Bullock, to get the latter's thoughts on the "hot topics" pertaining to the Washington Football Team this offseason. They discuss: the top priority positions for the team to upgrade (1:56), a couple of free agent options at WR and TE (5:28), their thoughts on the quotes by Alex Smith in the recent interview published by GQ Magazine (17:41), if Sam Darnold has any potential salvage value here in DC (25:38), whether the team could roll with Kyle Allen and/or Taylor Heinecke next season (42:56), and why Marcus Mariota is an intriguing option for Washington at QB (48:35).

In the conclusion of HTTD's 2021 Offseason Preview for the Washington Football team, Rajan Nanavati and Pat Rice discuss what the WFT could (or will) do to address the quarterback position. That includes the possibility of a Deshaun Watson trade (1:26), a semi-heated debate about acquiring one of the two quarterbacks from the Las Vegas Raiders (5:07), whether they should take a chance on Sam Darnold of the New York Jets (12:40), and scenarios for Washington taking a quarterback early in the 2021 NFL Draft (19:07).

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Pat Rice return for Part 2 of their 2021 Offseason Preview for the Washington Football team, discussing the team's second and third biggest need to address this offseason: the wide receiver and linebacker spot(s). They discuss the current group of Washington linebackers (4:17), potential upgrades via free agency at the position (10:46), and their respective favorite linebackers in the NFL Draft for Washington (25:38). At wide receiver, they again talk about the state of the current group (31:35), their top preferences among the premier free agent options (41:55), and potential options -- or lack thereof -- in the NFL Draft (53:52).

HTTD's Rajan Nanavati and Pat Rice return for the first of a 2-episode series, previewing the top needs the Washington Football Team needs to address in the 2021 NFL offseason. That includes two "honorable mention" positions that just missed the cut (3:12), the desperate need for a second tight end to compliment Logan Thomas (13:34), Ronald Darby's free agency and the state of the cornerback position (29:52), whether left tackle is as big a need as people around the league believe (46:04), and if running back is secretly a position of need as well (1:03:17).